Project Interior Designer | Workplace Interiors

$85,000 - $115,000/Yr

Corgan - Washington, DC

Full-time - Senior

Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Corgan is seeking a dynamic Project Interior Designer to join their Workplace Interiors team in Washington, DC. This role involves collaborating with a team of creative professionals to deliver outstanding design solutions for full life cycle projects. The ideal candidate will have a passion for design, a strong portfolio, and a desire to take on increasing responsibilities within the firm.

Responsibilities

• Excellent communication with team members
• Coordinate all phases of the design process in full life cycle projects
• Generate creative design solutions within the functional parameters of a project
• Translate programming, client objectives and goals into design concepts
• Execute the process of coordinating with consultants, preparing and completing usable construction document detailing solutions
• Participate in business development opportunities
• Coordinate the selection of materials, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment
• Manage contract administration responsibilities
• Assist with creation and management of project schedules
• Develop & present appropriate technical solutions to stakeholders
• Assist with leading project studio team members, leveraging strengths, and providing mentorship
• Work proactively to resolve issues that arise between project, design, and technical objectives of the project, in coordination with Project Manager
• Execute coordination and integration of architectural and consultant documents
• Seek innovation in design solutions in an ongoing spirit of curiosity and increased project performance
• Demonstrate understanding of appropriate industry standards and construction practice
• Apply knowledge of construction methods and timelines
• Maintain awareness of, and appropriately apply, new methodologies, practices, codes, and products
• Attend and conduct presentations
• Manage client relations

Requirements

• Degree from a CIDA accredited Interior Design program or equivalent
• 7+ years of experience in commercial design; Workplace experience strongly preferred
• Display strong design portfolio showing strengths in conceptual design, space planning skills, and detailing
• Excellent communication skills
• Successful experience in business development preferred; interest in pursuing business development opportunities required
• Revit proficiency and technical excellence
• Thorough understanding of how a drawing set is assembled and integrated
• Acumen for how things are built and constructability, and the ability to apply that knowledge to support the project design and budget
• General understanding of building and accessibility codes
• Experience coordinating with a variety of consultants and contractors
• Interest in sustainable design
• Professional registration
• Effective organizational and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Flexible attitude
• Ability to collaborate in a diverse project team environment
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and leading project teams
• Ability to translate design concepts and information into images
• Confident presentation ability
• Ability to travel

Benefits

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Healthy work-life balance
• Supportive and collaborative work environment